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Why They Ghosted, Based on Their Zodiac Sign

By MaKayla McRae,

20 hours ago

Being ghosted is one of the most confusing experiences in modern life. One moment, you're texting someone every moment of every day. Then, out of nowhere, all contact halts to a jarring stop without closure or explanation. While each person and circumstance is unique, someone's zodiac sign can provide insight into their dislikes and "icks."

Read for their zodiac sign to understand their logic for pulling away. You can read for their Sun , Moon , and Venus sign if you're an experienced astrology enthusiast.

What Makes Each Zodiac Sign Ghost or Pull Away

Aries

Aries dislikes clinginess. This confident individualist likes to surround themselves with independent people who maintain their passions and interests. Therefore, if Aries picks up on codependency, neediness, or a lack of autonomy, they will pull back.

Taurus

Taurus avoids unpredictability. This creature of comfort craves stable, consistent, reliable people in their lives. Therefore, if a Taurus senses that someone brings drama, turbulent emotions, or lacks groundedness, they will retreat back into their comfort zone of solitude.

Gemini

Gemini dislikes stagnancy. Naturally curious, this Air sign craves constant learning from new people and environments. If a Gemini senses you're stuck in your beliefs, lack an open-minded approach or keep within your comfort zone, they'll likely begin to feel you're not a good match.

Cancer

Cancer requires emotional safety. If this Water sign senses you cannot handle its vulnerabilities, it retreats into its crab shell. Cancer prefers relationships where it can remove its rigid mask and reveal its more sensitive side. If they sense you're unable to hold space for its emotional nature, it will avoid developing a closer connection.

Leo

Leo avoids shrinking their desires. If this Fire sign feels that you're unable to handle their passion, they'll prioritize their genuine self-expression by walking away. They hate to be made to feel like they're "too much." They put in a lot of effort to encourage their loved ones and boldly themselves to be unapologetically authentic and expect the same in return.

Virgo

Virgo dislikes immaturity. This Earth sign is detail-oriented and can predict patterns in human nature with a practiced eye. Therefore, they pull away from others who lack responsibility or commitment to their obligations. Virgo requires loyalty. They'll pull away if they feel they cannot trust you at their weakest moments to handle business.

Libra

Libra avoids conflict. This Air sign dislikes arguing without a real purpose. They'll become disinterested if they sense that someone cannot keep the peace most of the time. If you cannot practice some elements of positive thinking, they'll ghost. Cynics cannot handle their lighthearted nature.

Scorpio

Scorpio dislikes superficial connections. This Water sign hates small talk and pretending to be someone they're not. If someone cannot meet them where they're at in terms of emotional intelligence and depth, they'll take them less seriously. Scorpios need someone who is ready to get vulnerable and real.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius needs freedom. When and if someone imposes on their sense of autonomy, intentionally or not, they'll pull back. This Fire sign wants to live life to the fullest. Those who prefer to play it safe, avoid following their heart or are too methodical turn them off.

Capricorn

Capricorn needs integrity. If someone lacks a strong moral compass or sense of justice, they tune them out. A Capricorn needs to know what you stand for and that you stand on business. This Earth sign has a mature, wise, old soul energy. Therefore, they prefer to surround themselves with loyal, trustworthy, and well-intentioned individuals.

Aquarius

Aquarius avoids conforming. If someone tries to fit them into a box, they'll emotionally shut down. They are born to be unique and prefer to surround themselves with others who dare to live the same way. This Air sign will ghost those who take life as it was handed to them. They prefer philosophical, innovative souls.

Pisces

Pisces dislikes close-mindedness. They prefer individuals who dream, regardless if it makes sense to the rational mind. Therefore, people who judge their artistic, creative, spiritual, or emotional visionary qualities cannot hang. They go ghost when they intuitively sense that someone doesn't understand their innermost emotions.